NGC 4230
NGC 4230 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Centaurus |
Right ascension | 12h 17m 09.4s[1] |
Declination | −55° 17′ 10″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.0[2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 5′ × 7′[3] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | GC 2820[2] |
NGC 4230 is a loosely scattered open cluster in the constellation of Centaurus.[1][3] It was discovered by John Herschel on April 5, 1837.[4]
ESO catalog (and SIMBAD database) misidentify as NGC 4230.[4]
See also[]
- Open cluster
- List of NGC objects (4001–5000)
- Centaurus (constellation)
References[]
- ^ a b c "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "SEDS". spider.seds.org. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "Celestial Atlas". cseligman.com. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "Data for NGC 4230". www.astronomy-mall.com. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
External links[]
- NGC 4230 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
- SEDS
Coordinates: 12h 17m 09.40s, -55° 17′ 10.00″
Categories:
- Open clusters
- Centaurus (constellation)
- NGC objects
- Astronomical objects discovered in 1837
- Discoveries by John Herschel